Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is located within an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a demonstrated intrinsic link to the rural community.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as utility bills or specific mapping of previous residences, to prove they have resided in the rural area for the required five-year period.
- Granting permission would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development and militate against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 13RUR DEV SP 2Section 9.4Section 9.5INF POL 18INF POL 20
Decision Document Summary
David Matthews sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and proprietary sewage treatment system at Flemingstown, Kentstown, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area categorized as being under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to provide adequate evidence of a site-specific rural housing need, thereby contravening policies RD POL 1 and RD POL 2 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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